What will I be entitled to?
If you leave your job, you’ll be entitled to a distribution of your vested balance. Your vested balance always includes your own contributions, and typically investment earnings on those amounts.
It also includes employer contributions and earnings. Check with your plan to understand your vesting schedule.
Don’t spend it
While this pool of dollars may look attractive, don’t spend it unless you absolutely need to. If you take a distribution, you’ll be taxed at ordinary income tax rates, on the entire value of your account, except for any after-tax or Roth 401(k) contributions you’ve made.
And, if you’re not yet age 55, an additional 10 percent penalty may apply.
What about outstanding plan loans?
In general, if you have an outstanding plan loan, you’ll need to pay it back, or the outstanding balance will be taxed as if it had been distributed to you in cash.
If you can’t pay the loan back before you leave, you’ll still have 60 days to roll over the amount that’s been treated as a distribution to your IRA. Of course, you’ll need to come up with the dollars from other sources.
Should I roll over to my new employer’s 401(k) plan or to an IRA?
Assuming both options are available to you, there’s no right or wrong answer to this question. You need to weigh all the factors, and decide based on your own priorities.
Meet with a financial professional
The decision to roll over to your new employer’s plan or to an IRA may have significant consequences both now and in the future.
As a member of Arsenal Credit Union you have access to David Weis, our knowledgeable Financial Advisor available through our broker-dealer CUSO Financial Services, LP (CFS)*.
Set up a no-cost, no-obligation appointment today! If you have questions, please call David at 314.919.1058, email him at david.weis@cusonet.com or visit his website.
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